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Arginine

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Arginine

Arginine helps visibly relieve dryness, lift hyperpigmentation, and clear acne-prone pores. This gentle ingredient suits dry and oily skin types particularly well when formulated into lightweight serums. It also integrates smoothly into routines alongside glycolic acid, AHA blends of glycolic and citric acids, and bio-placenta peptides.

International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024

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What to combine arginine with

IngredientTogetherHow to use them
Glycolic acid Works well Use them together in the same routine, applying the glycolic acid first and the arginine right after to keep skin comfortable. Arginine and glycolic acid
AHA blend glycolic and citric acids Works well Use them together in the same routine, applying the acid blend first and the arginine afterward to keep skin comfortable. Arginine and aha blend glycolic and citric acids
Bio-placenta peptides Works well Use them together in the same routine, applying the amino acids first followed by the peptides for better hydration and repair. Arginine and bio-placenta peptides
Hexapeptide Works well Use them together, applying the peptide first and the amino acid right after, because they help each other repair the skin barrier. Arginine and hexapeptide
Lactic acid Works well Use them together by applying the lactic acid first and the arginine right after, to gently balance your skin. Arginine and lactic acid
Acetyl hexapeptide-3 Works well Use them together, applying the amino acid first and the peptide right after, because they help each other keep your skin hydrated and firm. Arginine and acetyl hexapeptide-3
Mandelic acid Works well Use them together by applying mandelic acid first and arginine second to keep skin hydrated and balanced. Arginine and mandelic acid
Hyaluronic acid Works well Use them together in the same routine, applying hyaluronic acid first and arginine second to boost hydration. Arginine and hyaluronic acid
Collagen peptide Works well Use them together in the same routine, applying the amino acid first and the peptide right after. Arginine and collagen peptide
Copper peptide Works well Use them together in the same routine, applying the amino acid first and the peptide second for better moisture and firmness. Arginine and copper peptide
Citric acid Works well Use them together in the same routine, applying the acid first and the amino acid second to keep skin balanced. Arginine and citric acid
Hexapeptide-9 Works well Use them together in the same routine, applying the amino acid first and the peptide right after. Arginine and hexapeptide-9
Peptide-rich plasma Works well Use them together in the same routine, applying arginine first to prep the skin. Arginine and peptide-rich plasma
Triple peptide blend Works well Use them together in the same routine, applying the amino acid first and the peptide right after. Arginine and triple peptide blend
Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 Works well Use them together in the same routine, applying the peptide product first and the amino acid product right after. Arginine and palmitoyl pentapeptide-4
Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 Works well Use them together in the same routine, applying the amino acid first followed by the peptide. Arginine and palmitoyl tripeptide-1

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Questions and answers

What does arginine do for the skin?

Arginine helps improve skin hydration, reduce dryness, and increase lightness in areas of uneven pigmentation.

How do you use arginine?

You can use arginine in the same routine with glycolic acid by applying the glycolic acid first and the arginine right after to keep skin comfortable.

Should you use arginine in the morning or at night?

You can use arginine in your daily routine either morning or night. It helps improve skin hydration and comfort when paired with the right ingredients.

Can you use arginine every day?

Yes, you can use arginine every day as it helps increase skin hydration and reduce dryness. Topical application of an arginine-based cream may significantly improve skin condition over time.

Does arginine cause purging or irritation?

Arginine is unlikely to cause purging or irritation and helps keep skin comfortable when used in your routine.

Which skin types is arginine best for?

Arginine is best for dry, oily, combination, sensitive, and acne-prone skin types. For dry skin, Lovi rates S.Nature Aqua Squalane Moisturizing Cream as a Superior fit, while SKIN AQUA UV Super Moisture Gel is a Superior fit for oily and combination skin. Elizavecca Witch Piggy Hell Pore Control Hyaluronic Acid 97% is also a Superior fit for acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin.

Can you use arginine with glycolic acid?

Yes, you can use arginine with glycolic acid together in the same routine, applying the glycolic acid first and the arginine right after to keep skin comfortable.

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Behind this ingredient guide

Lovi checks every ingredient with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

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